How to get from Altrincham to Formby by light rail and train?

From Altrincham to Formby by light rail and train

To get from Altrincham to Formby in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Formby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Formby
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Formby
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altrincham to Formby by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Altrincham to Formby in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Formby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Formby
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Formby
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altrincham to Formby

The distance between Altrincham, North West and Formby, North West is approximately 86.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altrincham to Formby by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altrincham

Altrincham is located at Altrincham, North West and the nearest public transport station is Stamford Way (Stop A).

Bus stations close to Altrincham:

  • Stamford Way (Stop A)
  • Station House (Stop B)
  • Altrincham

Public transport stations close to Formby, North West

Formby is located at Formby, North West and the nearest public transport station is Formby Station (Stop C).

Bus stations close to Formby:

  • Formby Station (Stop C)
  • Formby Station (Stop A)
  • Kings Close

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altrincham to Formby by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Altrincham to Formby in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Formby station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Formby
Leaves from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Formby
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Formby
    Walk to
    Formby
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Formby?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altrincham to Formby?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Altrincham and Formby in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Altrincham to Formby in North West?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Formby in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Altrincham to Formby in North West by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Altrincham and Formby in North West by light rail and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Altrincham to get to Formby in North West?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE light rail from the Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Altrincham in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Altrincham and Formby in North West?

    Get off the light rail at the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Formby in North West.